Tip. 1  Trim boxwood hedges a few times during the growing season to prevent damage to the plant. 2  Thin out boxwood hedges to keep them in their natural state.  Consider making the top of the hedge slightly thinner than the bottom to allow more sunlight and moisture to reach the lower branches.
Physical symptoms that may occur prior to a period include abdominal pain and bloating, tender breasts, headaches, swelling of the hands or feet, nausea and weight gain. Pain in the joints or back can also occur before a period begins. Cramps, which can be painful, signifies that menstrual bleeding is imminent.
Menstrual cramps are not the same as PMS. Symptoms of PMS such as bloating, weight gain, and moodiness happen before a womanâs period begins, and get a lot better when her period starts.On the other hand, with dysmenorrhea, cramps usually get worse the first day or two of a womanâs period and have a different cause and treatment.enstrual cramps are caused by uterine contractions (when your uterus tightens and relaxes allowing blood to leave your uterus). The lining of your uterus releases special chemicals called âprostaglandins.â These substances can increase the intensity of the contractions, especially if the levels rise.